Applegater Summer 2009 3
Community Calendar
Applegate Valley Garden Club meets at 1:30
pm on the third Wednesday of the month
from September through May. For meeting
locations and programs call Sandra King at
541-899-9027 or Betty Lou Smith at 541-
846-6817.
Applegate 4-H Swine Club meets on Tuesday
following the third Wednesday of every
month at 7 pm. For more information contact
Charles Elmore at 541-846-6528 or Barbara
Niedermeyer at 541-846-7635.
Applegate Christian Fellowship. For service times,
call 541-899-8732, 24 hours/day.
Applegate Friends of Fire District #9 meets on
the third Tuesday of each month at the Fire
Station—1095 Upper Applegate Road—at 6:00
pm. New members are welcome. For more
information, call Bob Fischer 541-846-6218.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every
Monday morning at Applegate Church, 18960
North Applegate Road (at the corner of Hwy.
238 and N. Applegate Road). Weigh-in starts
at 8:30 am; the meeting starts at 9:00 am.
Come join us!
Josephine County Soil and Water Conservation
District (SWCD). Meets Thursdays at 6 pm.
For meeting information, call Connie Young
at 541-846-6051.
Applegate Valley Community Forum (AVCF)
meets the third Thursday of each month,
location alternating between Applegate and
Ruch. For more information, call Pat Gordon
at 541-899-7655.
Greater Applegate Community Development
Corporation meets the second Wednesday
of each month at 6:00 pm at the Applegate
Library on North Applegate Road in
downtown Applegate. For more information,
call toll-free at 866-289-1638.
American Association of University Women
(AAUW) Grants Pass area meets monthly
from September to June. College degree
required for membership. Days and locations
vary. Contact Ann Kistler 541-471-1963 or
Kathy Kirchen 541-846-9039.
AA Meetings Tuesday nights at 7 pm in Williams.
Upstairs at the American Legion Hall. Contact
Stan at 541-846-0734.
Applegate Library Hours
Sunday ............................................ closed
Monday .......................................... closed
Tuesday ............................... 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday ............................................closed
Thursday ........................................ closed
Friday ................................... 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday ..............................10 am - 2 pm
(Storytime will be held Tuesdays at 2:30 pm.)
Ruch Branch Library Hours
Sunday ............................................ closed
Monday .......................................... closed
Tuesday ..............................11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday ............................................closed
Thursday ............................. 1 pm - 7 pm
Friday .............................................. closed
Saturday ............................. 12 pm - 4 pm
(Storytime will be held Tuesdays at 11 am.)
Friends of Ruch Library Board of Directors
meets monthly. Check with the Ruch Library
for schedule. 541-899-7438.
Food & Friends. Senior Nutrition Program
invites local 60+ seniors to enjoy a nutritious,
hot meal served at 11:30 am Monday through
Friday at the Jacksonville IOOF Hall located
at the corner of Main and Oregon Streets.
A donation is suggested and appreciated.
Volunteers help serve meals or deliver meals
to homebound seniors. For information about
volunteering (it takes 40 volunteers to keep
the Jacksonville program going) or receiving
meals, call Food & Friends at 541-664-6674,
x246 or x208.
Williams Library Hours
Sunday ............................................ closed
Monday .......................................... closed
Tuesday .......................................... closed
Wednesday ............................................closed
Thursday ........................................ closed
Friday .............................................. closed
Saturday .......................................... closed
Josephine County Farm Bureau For meeting
information, call Connie Young at 541-846-6051.
Upper Applegate Grange #239 Business
meetings: second Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Potluck/Social meetings: fourth Friday at 7:30
pm, open to the public. Join us for informative
meetings, fun and involvement in community
service. Sponsors of Boy Scout Pack #18. Call
541- 899-6987.
Williams Rural Fire Protection District
Meetings: fourth Wednesday of the month at
7 pm at the Williams Fire Department.
Williams Creek Watershed Council Meetings:
fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at
the Williams Creek Fire Station. The Public is
welcome. For more information, call 541- 846-
9175.
Williams Grange Pancake Breakfast, second
Sunday of each month, 8:30 am to 11:00
am. Closed July and August. Bring the
whole family! 20100 Williams Hwy, corner
of Tetherow Road near the Williams General
Store. For more information, call 541-846-
6844.
Wonder Neighborhood Watch Meetings, second
Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, Wonder
Bible Chapel.
Applegate Fire District Board of Directors meets
on the third Wednesday of each month at
Station 1 – 18489 N. Applegate Rd. at 7:30 pm.
Except for the months of March, April and
May, which are held at Headquarters – 1095
Upper Applegate Rd. For more information,
call 541-899-1050.
Applegate Neighborhood Network (ANN) meets
on the last Wednesday of every month at
the Ruch Library. All interested persons are
welcome to attend. ANN is a community
organization dedicated to protecting,
preserving, and restoring the Applegate
watershed. For more information about ANN,
call Duane Bowman, 541-899-7264.
Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) meets
the second Thursday of the month at 10036
Hwy 238 (Gyda Lane) at 6:30 pm for a potluck
meeting to plan work parties at each other’s
homes. New members are welcome. For
more information, call Thalia Truesdell at 541-
899-8741 or Sioux Rogers at 541-846-7736.
Applegate Lake Cub Scouts Pack #18 (Ruch
Region) Outdoor activity (fishing, rafting,
hikes, etc.) the first Friday of each month;
regular meeting the third Friday of each
month. Upper Applegate Grange from 10 am
to 1 pm. All boys in grades first through fifth
including homeschoolers, Ruch students, and
non-Ruch students are welcome. For more
information, contact Cub Leader Vic Agnifili
at 541-899-1717.
Email calendar information to gater@applegater.org.
What's Inside the Gater
Applegate Outback: South of the Border .................................................. p. 20
Back in Time: McKee Bridge Park ........................................................... p. 21
Behind the Green Door: Honoring community voices .............................. p. 6
Birdman: Summer delights ...................................................................... p. 23
Dirty Fingernails and All: How dry I am: Consciously practicing dry
farming ................................................................................................ p. 5
Earl’s Pearls: Helmets restricted to those who have something to save ...... p. 22
Letters to the Editor ................................................................................ p. 16
Opinion: Ethanol fuel ............................................................................. p. 17
Tall Tales from the Editor: Monster Boy or The truth about puppy love ... p. 16
The Starry Side: Summer ........................................................................ p. 11
Trends: No resources bubble .................................................................... p. 7
Jackson County Master Gardener Association
and
Oregon State University Extension Service
Special Classes and Activities
Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm—9 pm
DRIP IRRIGATION
Colby Troxel, Grange Co-op
The purpose of this class is to help the beginner decide if a drip system is right
for them and how to choose the right system. The basic components of a drip
system, how it works, how to install a system, and how it can save money on
the water bill, and greatly benefit the plants in the landscape will be covered.
Thursday, August 6, 7 pm—9 pm
WILDFLOWERS IN THE HOME GARDEN
Lillian Maksymowicz, Master Gardener
Bring native flowers into your gardens. Select plants for optimum bloom in
the many types of soil and weather conditions of Southern Oregon. Practice
conservation and learn the many benefits and aesthetics of wildflowers in the
home garden. Class qualifies for Master Gardener Recertification hours.
Thursday, September 10, 7 pm—9 pm
FENG SHUI IN THE HOME GARDEN
Cheryl Magellan, Master Gardener, Feng Shui Practitioner
Find out how the placement of a water feature can increase your prosperity!
Tune into the natural rhythms of your garden to discover how small adjustments
can make big changes in your life.
There is a fee of $5.00 per class unless indicated otherwise. The classes
are held at the OSU Extension Center located at 569 Hanley Road, Central
Point, Oregon. 541-776-7371.
The Jackson County Master Gardener Program, a program of Oregon State
University Extension Service, educates local gardeners on the art and science
of growing and caring for plants. Trained Master Gardener volunteers extend
sustainable gardening information to their communities through educational
outreach programs.
To learn more about Jackson country Master Gardener Association go to:
http://extension.orst.edu/sorec/mg or call 541-776-7371 .